LOCAL anaesthetic techniques are valuable adjuncts to sedation and systemic analgesia (whole body pain relief without loss of consciousness), facilitating diagnostic procedures and any surgery needed in standing, conscious horses.
These techniques are useful for providing pain relief to perform surgery, to minimise movement, and for postoperative analgesia.
They are used for:
● ocular examination ● eye surgery ● facial wound repairs ● dental extractions ● periodontal (gum) treatments ● jaw fracture repairs ● sinus procedures